
Friday, July 17, 2009
SAN BENITO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Press Release:
Tunes by the Trail Presents Summer Concert Series
San Benito’s Tunes by the Trail presents part two of its Summer Concert Series, an evening of music performed by Rio Grande Valley residents on the banks of the beautiful Resaca at the W.H. Heavin Amphitheater, 705 N. Bowie. The concert, scheduled for Thursday, July 23 from 6 - 10 p.m., is produced by local musicians.
“San Benito is known for its music history, and the talent of the city never stops growing,” said San Benito resident and event producer Carlos Canas. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and coolers and listen to a variety of musical styles including oldies, American standards, 50s and 60s rock and roll, classic country, romantic Spanish and Tex-Mex hits.
Bands and musicians scheduled to perform include “Deity” of San Benito, “Southern Train” led by Arnold Castillo, fine arts teacher for the San Benito school district; John Luke Canas, Natalie Montez, Magda Cortez and others.“It’s going to be a good time for families to come out and enjoy a nice evening outdoors with some good music,” Canas said.
Tunes by the Trail a free event. For more information or to learn how you or your group can perform at an upcoming Tunes by the Trail, please contact Carlos Canas at 956-241-1967.
Tunes by the Trail Presents Summer Concert Series
San Benito’s Tunes by the Trail presents part two of its Summer Concert Series, an evening of music performed by Rio Grande Valley residents on the banks of the beautiful Resaca at the W.H. Heavin Amphitheater, 705 N. Bowie. The concert, scheduled for Thursday, July 23 from 6 - 10 p.m., is produced by local musicians.
“San Benito is known for its music history, and the talent of the city never stops growing,” said San Benito resident and event producer Carlos Canas. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and coolers and listen to a variety of musical styles including oldies, American standards, 50s and 60s rock and roll, classic country, romantic Spanish and Tex-Mex hits.
Bands and musicians scheduled to perform include “Deity” of San Benito, “Southern Train” led by Arnold Castillo, fine arts teacher for the San Benito school district; John Luke Canas, Natalie Montez, Magda Cortez and others.“It’s going to be a good time for families to come out and enjoy a nice evening outdoors with some good music,” Canas said.
Tunes by the Trail a free event. For more information or to learn how you or your group can perform at an upcoming Tunes by the Trail, please contact Carlos Canas at 956-241-1967.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Mauricio Saenz - Art Sale Fundraiser
MAURICIO SAENZ
CELEBRATES
GRADUATE SCHOOL
FUNDRAISER
RECEPTION: FRIDAY JULY 17, 2009 AT 5PM
JULY, 17,18,19 - ADMISSION IS FREE
IMAGENES STUDIO - PASEO PLAZA
1805 E. RUBEN TORRES BLVD.
956-574-0088
THE FOLLOWING ARTWORK BY MAURICIO SAENZ WILL BE ON DISPLAY AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THIS EXHIBIT
CONTACT: mauricio_saenz@hotmail.com
AND OR VISIT EXHIBIT TO MEET WITH ARTIST
TITLE: PRISMAS BASALTICOS
TITLE: EL EMPERADOR
TITLE:SCHEIBKERL
TITLE: EL ENGAÑO UNIVERSAL
TITLE: EL MONSTRUO
TITLE: EL ARTISTAMAURICIO SAENZ
CELEBRATES
GRADUATE SCHOOL
FUNDRAISER
RECEPTION: FRIDAY JULY 17, 2009 AT 5PM
JULY, 17,18,19 - ADMISSION IS FREE
IMAGENES STUDIO - PASEO PLAZA
1805 E. RUBEN TORRES BLVD.
956-574-0088
THE FOLLOWING ARTWORK BY MAURICIO SAENZ WILL BE ON DISPLAY AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THIS EXHIBIT
CONTACT: mauricio_saenz@hotmail.com
AND OR VISIT EXHIBIT TO MEET WITH ARTIST
Monday, July 13, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Opening ReceptionJuly 18 - 6-8 p.m.
David Freeman
Unstoppable Imagination of Information for Change
David Freeman plans to create a unique opening reception with an atmosphere inspired by the day-to-day activities experienced on an urban Mexican Plaza. Guests will be treated to the beverages and tasty treats sold from pushcarts by street vendors. They will be able to get a shoe shine and listen to the traditional music of roving mariachis.The Unstoppable Imagination of Information for Change theme of Freeman's exhibition allows the viewer to contrast the daily images encountered in south Texas and north Mexico with the disinformation prone media meglamania of 21st century satellite reception and towering transmitter stations aimed to manipulate our very thoughts and opinions. The artist makes a comment and you will enjoy visiting this dynamic and focused artist and discuss his theme.
The Bicameral Face
Nancy Moyer's collection of digital portraits entitled The Bicameral Face is very intriguing and it will cause you to slowly ponder and reflect upon your own countenance. Creating Facillitator and Commander images of selected RGV citizens allows the viewer to contemplate the complex nature of personalities. You will find the digital art work conveys an illusion in unglamorous context that results in mental associations of one's self resulting in multiple self-discoveries.
P.A.W.S
Brad Doherty's photography students were assigned to engage their imagination to be inspired by man's best friend and to become creative photographing dogs. The result of this assignment is Paws: UTB/TSC Student Photography Exhibition. Over 100 black and white framed images will be displayed from July 18 through August 26. Many of the images delightfully engage the viewer with familiar canine expressions while other cause reflection upon man's inhumanity.
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
In the heart of the Mitte Cultural District
660 E. Ringgold St. · Brownsville, TX 78520 ·
(956) 542-0941
Partners for Success 2009City of BrownsvilleHumanities TexasBrownsville Independent School DistrictThe Raul Tijerina Jr. FoundationThe Strake FoundationMexican Consulate of BrownsvilleMexican Ministry of Foreign AffairsMuseum Underwriters 2009Joette & Hans van DoesburgInternational Bank of CommerceEddie KnebelDrs. Elena & Carlos MarinRio BankElaine & Charles WilletteMuseum Sponsors 2009Maribel & George FarishWells Fargo
About the Brownsville Museum of Fine ArtThe Brownsville Museum of Fine Art strives to contribute to the art education and cultural enrichment of the community, exhibit works of art, arrange for and offer educational programs for children and adults, and encourage and develop the appreciation and advancement of art throughout the community.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Cliff Welty : Art Iguana -Mexico Trip Video Links
SOLO SHOW..CLIFF WELTY..CASA DE CULTURA DE TAMAULIPAS..MEXICO CITY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjuiSf3znNE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFsII85lagk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3unKmrxrG_8
Cliff WeltyMexican Road Trip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stS4o4Bdqnk
TAOB NOTES: Cliff Welty documents his visit to Mexico and Solo Show at Casa de Cultura de Tamaulipas...
Contact Cliff Welty at email : psjukebox@att.net
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjuiSf3znNE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFsII85lagk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3unKmrxrG_8
Cliff WeltyMexican Road Trip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stS4o4Bdqnk
TAOB NOTES: Cliff Welty documents his visit to Mexico and Solo Show at Casa de Cultura de Tamaulipas...
Contact Cliff Welty at email : psjukebox@att.net
Art Competition by Utrecht
Press Release:
Utrecht Art Supplies is proud to announce our 60th Anniversary Art Competition, in appreciation for the patronage of Artists over the past six decades. All Artists are invited to submit works created in Oil, Acrylic,Watercolor or Mixed Media*.Winning entries will be judged on quality, creativity and originality. Editors of American Artist, Utrecht Resident Artist and Artists from the Ridgewood Art Institute will serve as jurors.
*The mixed media category is open to two-dimensional, unique, original works of art created with more than one drawing or painting materials. Sorry, we are not able to accept works of art that include three-dimensional, computer-generated, or photographic images. Click Here For Full Contest Rules.
http://www.utrechtart.com/contest/?utm_source=contest&utm_campaign=070909&utm_medium=email
Utrecht Art Supplies is proud to announce our 60th Anniversary Art Competition, in appreciation for the patronage of Artists over the past six decades. All Artists are invited to submit works created in Oil, Acrylic,Watercolor or Mixed Media*.Winning entries will be judged on quality, creativity and originality. Editors of American Artist, Utrecht Resident Artist and Artists from the Ridgewood Art Institute will serve as jurors.
*The mixed media category is open to two-dimensional, unique, original works of art created with more than one drawing or painting materials. Sorry, we are not able to accept works of art that include three-dimensional, computer-generated, or photographic images. Click Here For Full Contest Rules.
http://www.utrechtart.com/contest/?utm_source=contest&utm_campaign=070909&utm_medium=email
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Call to Female Artists..
OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTIST TO CONQUER THE ART WORLD
PRESS RELEASE :
Casting
UNTITLED ART PROJECTApplication Instructions
How do you go from struggling, emerging or even semi-established artist to selling a complete show for $198 million? It’s a big art world out there, but maybe this is one place to start!
Magical Elves (Peabody Award-winning Project Runway, Emmy Award-winning Top Chef) and Sarah Jessica Parker (Golden Globe- and Emmy Award-winner) and her production company, Pretty Matches, are teaming up for an hour-long creative competition series among aspiring contemporary artists who will create and compete to conquer the art world!
If you’re an emerging or mid-career artist with a unique, powerful voice that demands a bigger stage – well. . . Here. It. Is.
We want contemporary artists. Your medium could be one of many (or several of many) – painting, sculpture, installation, video, photography, mixed-media – we want voices that believe in their art and want the world to know.
Attend one of our four regional casting calls around the country and we will consider you for participation in this groundbreaking show.
Casting Calls for The Untitled Art Project are as follows:
LOS ANGELES Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12, 10 AM – 2 PMLAXARThttp://www.laxart.org/
MIAMITuesday, July 14, 10 AM – 2 PM Fredric Snitzer Galleryhttp://www.snitzer.com/
CHICAGOThursday, July 16, 10 AM – 2 PM School of the Art Institute of ChicagoSullivan Galleries, 33 S. State Streethttp://www.saic.edu/
NEW YORK Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM White Columnshttp://www.whitecolumns.org/
(IMPORTANT: See below and attached for what you must bring to the open call.)
GOOD LUCK!
1. Please fill out the APPLICATION legibly, using dark colored ink. If you run out of space answering any question, please attach additional pages and reference the question(s) you are answering on such additional pages.
2. You must fill out the entire application. Do not leave any question unanswered. If any question is not applicable to you, write N/A in the space provided, or if no space is provided, next to the question. Failure to answer any question may be grounds for not considering your application.
3. Please write only on the printed side of the paper, but feel free to attach additional sheets if necessary.
4. PLEASE, take your time and answer completely and honestly. When you are done, please sign and bring the completed application, (along with additional elements listed below), to one of our open casting calls (Go to www.bravotv.com/casting for dates and information).
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE OPEN CASTING CALLS:
1) YOUR COMPLETED AND SIGNED APPLICATION (NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE OPEN CASTING CALL UNLESS THIS APPLICATION AND THE CERTIFICATION OF VERACITY IS COMPLETED AND SIGNED);
2) A “DIGITAL PORTFOLIO” WITH REPRESENTATIONS OF AT LEAST 10 PIECES OF ARTWORK, PREFERABLY MORE. THE DIGITAL PORTFOLIO MUST BE ON A CD-ROM OR USB FLASH DRIVE/JUMP DRIVE THAT IS CLEARLY LABELED WITH YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS. THE DIGITAL PORTFOLIO WILL BE LEFT WITH CASTING AND NOT RETURNED TO YOU;
3) A HARD COPY PORTFOLIO THAT SHOWS YOUR RANGE/DEPTH OF WORK. THIS HARD COPY PORTFOLIO WILL BE REVIEWED ON-SITE BY CASTING, SO PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD. THIS HARD COPY WILL NOT BE LEFT WITH CASTING;
4) IF POSSIBLE, ANY ORIGINAL ARTWORK THAT IS EASILY TRANSPORTABLE. THESE PIECES OF ARTWORK WILL BE FOR REVIEW ON-SITE AND YOU WILL NOT LEAVE THIS ARTWORK WITH CASTING; AND
5) AN UPDATED RESUME.
Thank you for your time and effort and GOOD LUCK!
Click here for the UNTITLED ART PROJECT APPLICATION.
Note: To be considered for this show, you must fill out this application honestly, accurately, completely, and to the best of your ability. Failure to do so may result in your elimination from consideration or from the show, as well as the forfeiture of any prizes or other things you may have been awarded, whether or not you have already received them. Applications that are incomplete, illegible, arrive with postage due or corrupted are void and will not be accepted.
Throughout this application, you will be asked for contact information for various people. By listing a person, you are granting us permission to contact that person as a reference, as a means of contacting you, or as a means of obtaining additional information about you.
PART VI: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND RELEASES 1) You must be (a) a citizen of the U.S. and able to legally travel to any foreign country in connection with your participation (if any) in the Program, or (b) able to obtain the appropriate visa or waiver to enable you to stay and work legally in the U.S. in order to participate in the Program and be able to legally travel to any foreign country in connection with your participation (if any) in the Program.
2) You must be at least 21 years of age as of September 7, 2009.
3) You must NOT be a candidate for public office and must agree not to become one until one (1) year after the initial exhibition of the episodes of the Program in which you appear, if selected as a contestant.
4) You may NOT participate in the Program if your participation would create impropriety or the appearance of impropriety. In making this determination, Producer and the Network will consider whether you or any member of your immediate family or anyone living in your household is or has been within the last two (2) years an employee, officer, director or agent of any of the following:(a) NBC Universal, Inc., Bravo Media LLC, or any television production company, network, station or distributor owned and operated by NBC Universal, Inc.;(b) Producer, or any other person or entity involved in the development, production, distribution or other exploitation of the Program or any version or variation thereof;(c) Any sponsor of the Program or its advertising agency; or (d) Any person or entity supplying prizes or other services to the Program.
In addition, Producer and the Network reserve the right, but are not obligated, to disqualify or render ineligible any person whom any of them determines, in their sole discretion, is sufficiently connected with the production, administration, casting, judging, or distribution of the Program, such that his or her participation in the Program could create the appearance of impropriety. Such decisions shall be final and are not subject to challenge or appeal.
5) If you are selected as a potential contestant, you must execute waivers and release agreements, including, but not limited to, an Applicant Agreement, Release and Arbitration Provisions and other agreement(s) as required by the Producer or the Network, or any of their licensees, successors or assigns.
6) You will need to be available to the production for approximately between three and five weeks or possibly longer or shorter beginning in September, 2009, and again in 2010, (all dates subject to change in the sole discretion of Producer), and you will need to be available for pre-production and post production activities. Furthermore, you may be separated from the other members of your family for some or all of this time. You will need to be willing to travel to various locations as part of production.
7) Any offer to become a participant may be conditioned upon your submission to medical and/or psychological examinations to be conducted by medical professionals selected by and paid for by the Producer and the certification of the medical professionals that you meet all medical and psychological requirements. You must be willing to submit medical and psychological information to the production, and you must be willing to submit to a medical examination, psychological examination, and background check.
Thank you for your time and effort in completing the form.
Please notify Producer in writing if there is a change in your address, phone number or other information provided by you in this application.
Don’t forget to attach a photocopy of your Driver’s License or government issued photo ID and any military discharge records, if applicable.
Please be sure to sign and date the Certification of Veracity on the next page. If you fail to do so, your application will not be considered.
Please make sure your passport is valid and up to date. If you do not have one, please apply for one immediately.
Good Luck!
Casting
UNTITLED ART PROJECTApplication Instructions
How do you go from struggling, emerging or even semi-established artist to selling a complete show for $198 million? It’s a big art world out there, but maybe this is one place to start!
Magical Elves (Peabody Award-winning Project Runway, Emmy Award-winning Top Chef) and Sarah Jessica Parker (Golden Globe- and Emmy Award-winner) and her production company, Pretty Matches, are teaming up for an hour-long creative competition series among aspiring contemporary artists who will create and compete to conquer the art world!
If you’re an emerging or mid-career artist with a unique, powerful voice that demands a bigger stage – well. . . Here. It. Is.
We want contemporary artists. Your medium could be one of many (or several of many) – painting, sculpture, installation, video, photography, mixed-media – we want voices that believe in their art and want the world to know.
Attend one of our four regional casting calls around the country and we will consider you for participation in this groundbreaking show.
Casting Calls for The Untitled Art Project are as follows:
LOS ANGELES Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12, 10 AM – 2 PMLAXARThttp://www.laxart.org/
MIAMITuesday, July 14, 10 AM – 2 PM Fredric Snitzer Galleryhttp://www.snitzer.com/
CHICAGOThursday, July 16, 10 AM – 2 PM School of the Art Institute of ChicagoSullivan Galleries, 33 S. State Streethttp://www.saic.edu/
NEW YORK Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM White Columnshttp://www.whitecolumns.org/
(IMPORTANT: See below and attached for what you must bring to the open call.)
GOOD LUCK!
1. Please fill out the APPLICATION legibly, using dark colored ink. If you run out of space answering any question, please attach additional pages and reference the question(s) you are answering on such additional pages.
2. You must fill out the entire application. Do not leave any question unanswered. If any question is not applicable to you, write N/A in the space provided, or if no space is provided, next to the question. Failure to answer any question may be grounds for not considering your application.
3. Please write only on the printed side of the paper, but feel free to attach additional sheets if necessary.
4. PLEASE, take your time and answer completely and honestly. When you are done, please sign and bring the completed application, (along with additional elements listed below), to one of our open casting calls (Go to www.bravotv.com/casting for dates and information).
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE OPEN CASTING CALLS:
1) YOUR COMPLETED AND SIGNED APPLICATION (NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE OPEN CASTING CALL UNLESS THIS APPLICATION AND THE CERTIFICATION OF VERACITY IS COMPLETED AND SIGNED);
2) A “DIGITAL PORTFOLIO” WITH REPRESENTATIONS OF AT LEAST 10 PIECES OF ARTWORK, PREFERABLY MORE. THE DIGITAL PORTFOLIO MUST BE ON A CD-ROM OR USB FLASH DRIVE/JUMP DRIVE THAT IS CLEARLY LABELED WITH YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS. THE DIGITAL PORTFOLIO WILL BE LEFT WITH CASTING AND NOT RETURNED TO YOU;
3) A HARD COPY PORTFOLIO THAT SHOWS YOUR RANGE/DEPTH OF WORK. THIS HARD COPY PORTFOLIO WILL BE REVIEWED ON-SITE BY CASTING, SO PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD. THIS HARD COPY WILL NOT BE LEFT WITH CASTING;
4) IF POSSIBLE, ANY ORIGINAL ARTWORK THAT IS EASILY TRANSPORTABLE. THESE PIECES OF ARTWORK WILL BE FOR REVIEW ON-SITE AND YOU WILL NOT LEAVE THIS ARTWORK WITH CASTING; AND
5) AN UPDATED RESUME.
Thank you for your time and effort and GOOD LUCK!
Click here for the UNTITLED ART PROJECT APPLICATION.
Note: To be considered for this show, you must fill out this application honestly, accurately, completely, and to the best of your ability. Failure to do so may result in your elimination from consideration or from the show, as well as the forfeiture of any prizes or other things you may have been awarded, whether or not you have already received them. Applications that are incomplete, illegible, arrive with postage due or corrupted are void and will not be accepted.
Throughout this application, you will be asked for contact information for various people. By listing a person, you are granting us permission to contact that person as a reference, as a means of contacting you, or as a means of obtaining additional information about you.
PART VI: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND RELEASES 1) You must be (a) a citizen of the U.S. and able to legally travel to any foreign country in connection with your participation (if any) in the Program, or (b) able to obtain the appropriate visa or waiver to enable you to stay and work legally in the U.S. in order to participate in the Program and be able to legally travel to any foreign country in connection with your participation (if any) in the Program.
2) You must be at least 21 years of age as of September 7, 2009.
3) You must NOT be a candidate for public office and must agree not to become one until one (1) year after the initial exhibition of the episodes of the Program in which you appear, if selected as a contestant.
4) You may NOT participate in the Program if your participation would create impropriety or the appearance of impropriety. In making this determination, Producer and the Network will consider whether you or any member of your immediate family or anyone living in your household is or has been within the last two (2) years an employee, officer, director or agent of any of the following:(a) NBC Universal, Inc., Bravo Media LLC, or any television production company, network, station or distributor owned and operated by NBC Universal, Inc.;(b) Producer, or any other person or entity involved in the development, production, distribution or other exploitation of the Program or any version or variation thereof;(c) Any sponsor of the Program or its advertising agency; or (d) Any person or entity supplying prizes or other services to the Program.
In addition, Producer and the Network reserve the right, but are not obligated, to disqualify or render ineligible any person whom any of them determines, in their sole discretion, is sufficiently connected with the production, administration, casting, judging, or distribution of the Program, such that his or her participation in the Program could create the appearance of impropriety. Such decisions shall be final and are not subject to challenge or appeal.
5) If you are selected as a potential contestant, you must execute waivers and release agreements, including, but not limited to, an Applicant Agreement, Release and Arbitration Provisions and other agreement(s) as required by the Producer or the Network, or any of their licensees, successors or assigns.
6) You will need to be available to the production for approximately between three and five weeks or possibly longer or shorter beginning in September, 2009, and again in 2010, (all dates subject to change in the sole discretion of Producer), and you will need to be available for pre-production and post production activities. Furthermore, you may be separated from the other members of your family for some or all of this time. You will need to be willing to travel to various locations as part of production.
7) Any offer to become a participant may be conditioned upon your submission to medical and/or psychological examinations to be conducted by medical professionals selected by and paid for by the Producer and the certification of the medical professionals that you meet all medical and psychological requirements. You must be willing to submit medical and psychological information to the production, and you must be willing to submit to a medical examination, psychological examination, and background check.
Thank you for your time and effort in completing the form.
Please notify Producer in writing if there is a change in your address, phone number or other information provided by you in this application.
Don’t forget to attach a photocopy of your Driver’s License or government issued photo ID and any military discharge records, if applicable.
Please be sure to sign and date the Certification of Veracity on the next page. If you fail to do so, your application will not be considered.
Please make sure your passport is valid and up to date. If you do not have one, please apply for one immediately.
Good Luck!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Another Blast from the Past Classic Car Show 2009 -Brownsville Texas
Proceeds from concessions sales will benefit the creation of Southmost Heritage Center at the Urban Center at Gonzalez Park. The Southmost Heritage Center is a collaboration between Brownsville Historical Association and Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department that will provide southmost with its first museum and cultural center inside the Urban Center.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)





